NatWest beats expectations but conservative guidance holds share back

NatWest Group PLC on Friday said it exceeded its annual outlook although a ‘conservative’ outlook kept a lid on the bank’s share price.

Shares in NatWest...

Fri, 14/02/2025 - 08:59


Lammy to meet Western allies in Munich as Trump touts Ukraine talks

David Lammy is set to meet G7 allies on Friday as the West reels from Donald Trump’s telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin.

The UK foreign secretary...

Fri, 14/02/2025 - 06:40


UK economic growth ‘severely hindered’ without spending review boost

A major opportunity to boost inclusive economic growth will be lost unless a looming £8 billion funding gap in council finances is not addressed in...

Fri, 14/02/2025 - 06:37


UK government faces VAT challenge as Trump announces more tariffs

The UK government faces questions on how it will respond to US President Donald Trump’s latest trade announcement, which threatens to impose tariffs as a...

Fri, 14/02/2025 - 06:34


UK will ’wait and see’ on Trump’s ’reciprocal tariffs’ announcement

The Government will ‘wait and see’ whether tariffs announced by Donald Trump on Friday ‘actually come to pass’, a senior minister has said.

The US president...

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 20:47


FBD expects annual profit decline, €30 million January claims costs

FBD Holdings PLC on Thursday said it expects a decline in profit for 2024, and anticipates being hurt by around €30 million in claims costs...

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 18:22


Late market roundup: European stocks climb on Ukraine peace hopes

London stocks were mixed on Thursday, but European equities closed in the green on news of progress towards a possible peace deal in Ukraine.

The...

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 17:12


ITM Power wins contract for supply of four Neptune V units

ITM Power PLC on Thursday said it has won a contract to supply four Neptune V units to French multi-energy producer La Francaise de l’Energie...

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 16:55


Invesco Asia gets shareholder approval for Asia Dragon merger

Invesco Asia Trust PLC on Thursday said it has received shareholder approval for its merger with Asia Dragon Trust PLC.

Invesco Asia is an Oxfordshire,...

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 16:27


Avingtrans subsidiary wins £4.5 million contract with HS2

Avingtrans PLC on Thursday said its Booth Industries subsidiary has won a new contract to the value of £4.5 million.

The designer and supplier of...

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 14:49


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